Traffic stop leads to arrest and drug seizure in New Glasgow
New Glasgow Regional Police conducted a traffic stop Thursday that resulted in a 38-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man being arrested and drugs seized. It was a routine traffic stop on Westville Road in New Glasgow, but further investigation led to the seizure of Methamphetamine, Cannabis Marihuana and Drug Paraphernalia from the vehicle. Both are from Pictou County. The woman is charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, as well as offences under the Cannabis Control Act and Motor Vehicle Act. The man is charged with Possession of methamphetamine. Both have been released from custody and will be in court in November.
N.S. reports one new case of COVID-19
Nova Scotia reported one new case of COVID-19 and one more recovery. The new case, which is under investigation, was identified in the Halifax area and brings the number of active reported cases in the province to 50. There are currently no hospitalizations.
Nova Scotia Health is advising of a potential exposure to COVID-19 at one location in Northern Zone.
- Steinhardt Distillery (5963 NS-245, Antigonish) on August 24 between 6:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, September 7.
Anyone who worked at or visited that location during that specified timeframe should book a COVID-19 test, regardless of whether or not they have symptoms. It is considered a low risk exposure, so if you do not have any symptoms of COVID-19 you do not need to self-isolate while you wait for your test result. If you have symptoms of COVID-19 you are required to self-isolate while you wait for your test result. All potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures
Cape Breton University is announced yesterday that all students and staff will be required to be fully vaccinated later this fall. The university says it expects people to have received both doses of vaccine by Oct. 15 and to be prepared to show proof. Cape Breton University says those who can’t be vaccinated for medical or other reasons must be tested twice a week and wear masks. The vaccination deadline for varsity athletes and for staff and faculty involved in athletics is Sept. 1. Mandatory mask wearing will also be required in common and shared indoor spaces, including classrooms, until the end of September when the policy will be reassessed. Several other post-secondary institutions in the province have adopted similar policies, including the NSCC, Dalhousie University, and Mount Saint Vincent University.
Gas prices remain unchanged in Nova Scotia
No change at the fuel pumps in Nova Scotia this morning. Regular self-serve gas sits at 132.9 cents per litre in the local area. The price of diesel is 121.9 cents per litre for another week.
Mi’kmaq group to launch mark of authenticity logo in 2022 for art, cultural products
A Nova Scotia Indigenous rights group is in the process of creating a mark of authenticity for art and tourism experiences created and owned by the Mi’kmaq community. The Mi’kmaq Rights Initiative in Millbrook, N.S., says it hopes to roll out the authenticity logo in 2022 in time for the tourism season. Cultural tourism project manager Shannon Monk says the group is gathering data and feedback on what the logo should look like, as well as on the process through which authentication status will be given. She says the logo will apply to several art and cultural products created or owned by Mi’kmaq entrepreneurs, including cultural experiences, artwork and crafts. The logo could also be used for facilities owned by various Mi’kmaq bands. Monk says lending a level authenticity to Mi’kmaq cultural products is important to the community to protect its resources. (The Canadian Press)
Sports:
Canada beats USA 5-1 to take top spot at women’s world hockey championship
A 5-1 win for Canada over the United States at the women’s world hockey championship in Calgary. Canada topped Pool A at 4-and-0 ahead of defending champion U-S at 3-and-1. Blayre Turnbull of Stellarton is a member of Team Canada.
Pictou County U18 AAA Highlanders heading to Provincials this weekend
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The Pictou County U18 AAA Highlanders will be playing in the Provincial Championships in Halifax this weekend. Games will be played at the Mainland Commons Field, just behind the Canada Games Centre. Game times are as follows: Friday- 12:30pm & 5:30pm and Saturday- 9am & 4:30pm. Sunday’s games will be played at the Beazley Complex in Dartmouth and making it to Sunday will depend on game results from Friday and Saturday.
The Rath Eastlink Community Centre will play host to the first professional women’s hockey games to be hosted in Atlantic Canada this fall as the Secret Dream Gap Tour kicks off the 2021-22 season in Truro. The Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) announced this week that the showcase will feature Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Boston on November 12-13.
